Trend to Try

Totally groovy, baby!  Bell sleeves are back and I'm SO on the bandwagon.
I strolled into Mainstream Boutique in Savage totally expecting sweatshirts, sweaters and cozy knits.  While I completely love all those things, (and they are still definitely in store) my mind is already on vacation.  It doesn't help that temps here in MN have actually reached above freezing (and feels amazing) so I'm totally yearning for Spring.
Mainstream Boutique in Savage had my resort wear fix, and then some! I'm noticing a huuuuuuugggge trend for Spring, friends.  Bell sleeves.  Which I love as much as I love bell bottoms.  Pretty sure I can picture myself  at Woodstock in the 70's... peace & love.  My mom shows me pics of her from the 70's with her long, straight, gorgeous dark hair, bell bottoms and flowy top and my heart could just about burst.  Bell sleeves give tops such a feminine, flowing feel to a look that just makes everything pretty!

There are numerous gorgeous tops and dresses to choose from with bell sleeves at Mainstream in Savage but I picked my top three.  THEN, for vacay dreaming sake, I threw in a darling little floral dress styled with a super stylish cardigan.  I couldn't resist.  #sorrynotsorry
Dyana, owner of Mainstream Boutique in Savage, is pretty much my spirit animal when it comes to fashion.  She shops and chooses the most beautiful items for the store and hits the trend target every single time.  Don't believe me?  If you're in the area, stop in and see for yourself!  If you're not in the Twin Cities or prefer to shop in the comfort of your own home in pajamas with a glass of wine in hand, be sure to follow Mainstream Boutique in Savage on Facebook.  They post the latest and greatest looks each day and are happy to ship your favs right to your door.

Ready? 

This first one is lightweight, has lovely detail and is long enough to wear with leggings.  Anytime I can go out, look totally put together and be super comfortable is a total win in my book.  I threw on a cute necklace and bracelet to pull the look together and because I can't resist the trendy accessories at Mainstream Boutique in Savage.  Seriously.  Guilty of wanting it all.

Next up is this casual cutie!  What you don't see is the cute lace up sides which I failed to photograph because my mind was focused on getting a cute picture outside even thought it was windy. (insert eyeroll) The truth hurts, my friends.  But trust me... it's all good.  You'll love the shirt.

I paired it with the Paige skinnies at Mainstream Boutique in Savage because they're the most comfortable, flattering, must-have-in-your-closet jeans.

This. Is. My. Favorite. It shall be mine.  It goes perfectly with jeans, has a fit to flatter and boasts a pretty floral pattern.  Mine. Mine. Mine.  It's perfection. And those jeans, of course.  And the boots!  Over-the-knee boots are amazing, right??!!  Drool... for real.  I love this whole outfit.

Lastly, for tease sake, is this darling little number.  How gorgeous is this dress??!! The sleeves are short with a ruffle detail and are totally pretty, so it'd be perfect for an upcoming vacation and for Spring/Summer time.  But for now I added a super cute cardigan for a layer of warmth.  Which would also be fabulous for a night out on vacation after you've had a long day in the sunshine.  I'd be lying if I said this dress didn't make my heart so super excited for warm weather. I've got a long way to go...

I hope you enjoyed looking at these outfits as much as I loved putting them together and posting them for you to check out.  If you see something you love, stop on by Mainstream Boutique in Savage if you're close by!  Experience that unbeatable customer service first hand.  Otherwise, give the ladies a call at (952) 440-4020 and they're more than happy to help you out and ship you your purchases.  Not only are they sweet... they're quick to ship because they know you're excited to get your new stuff.
 You can also follow them on Instagram @mainstreamboutiquesavagemn or FB at Mainstream Boutique Savage MN

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Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup

Because who doesn't love a good, easy crockpot recipe??  I'm all over it.
I've said it before and I'll say it again... there are days my crockpot is pretty much my BFF.  Like, there for me allllll day.  It's so nice to put in a bit of effort in the AM and then enjoy a delicious dinner hours later.  This cheeseburger soup is worth the wait!
I use the term "soup" lightly with this recipe.  It's thick, creamy, delicious... it really is a meal in it's own.  I usually serve a baguette on soup nights but skip when I make this cheeseburger soup.  When a soup has chunks of potatoes, veggies and meat already in it, skipping the baguette just kind of gives me one less thing to do.
Plus, pretty much everyone loves cheeseburgers, right?!?!
Just like a cheeseburger, you can make this soup your own by adding your favorite toppings to your bowl.  I made this on a whim so I only had cheese & sour cream available but have added lots of yummy stuff in the past.  Some great ideas would be bacon (duh), tomatoes, green onions, spinach, chives, sautéed or fresh mushrooms, avocado, fried or caramelized onions... the list could go on and on.

Is your mouth watering yet??  Here is what you need to make this deliciously filling soup...

Crockpot Cheeseburger Soup

*2 cups chopped potatoes

*one medium onion, diced

*2 stalks of celery, chopped

*3/4 cup sliced carrots

*3/4 teas dried basil

*one teas dried parsley

4 cups of chicken broth

*one pound of ground beef

*4 Tbls butter

*1/4 cup flour

*1.5 cups of half & half

*one teas garlic powder

*1/2 teas pepper

*1/4 cup sour cream

*2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar

Add potatoes, onion, celery, carrots, basil, parsley and broth to slow cooker.  Cook on low for about 7 hours.  About 30 minutes before serving, brown the ground beef in a large saucepan.  Drain and add meat to the soup.  In the same saucepan add the butter and heat over medium heat until melted.  Add flour and stir until the butter and flour are mixed well.  Slowly whisk in the half and half and keep whisking until the mixture thickens up a bit.  Add to the crockpot along with salt, pepper, garlic powder and sour cream.  Stir to combine all ingredients.  Serve in bowls with your fav toppings. (ideas listed above)



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